Dating agency learning disability

Friendship & Dating

This page covers supporting people with learning disabilities to date, the challenges faced, and how to address them and provide the appropriate support needed. People with a learning disability have rights just like anyone else. Everyone has the right to a loving relationship and to have opportunities to meet other people. Many people with learning disabilities find themselves isolated and need support to develop friendships and relationships. With the right support, most people with a learning disability can achieve their dreams — whether that is being in a relationship or getting married. Research shows that the relationship needs of people with a learning disability are rarely given priority Taylor and Gomez, and they are more likely to be socially isolated Sense, When it comes to looking for love, we know that many people without a learning disability now use online dating apps, which require users to, 'swipe' on people they like. Such apps rely heavily on looks, and research is emerging to show the potential negative impact these forms of apps can have on mental health and self-esteem Holtzhausen et al, McCarthy et al found people with learning disabilities rarely had positive experiences using such apps. There are a small, but growing number of specialist dating agencies for people with learning disabilities or additional support needs in England. Supported Loving has a list.

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Luv2meetU will help you get out and about and try new things and visit different places. Luv2meetU could help you be more active and healthier by joining in a range of supported leisure activities in your community such as walking, bowling, sporting activities and nights out. We also run a variety of different educational workshops such as staying safe, relationships, mental health and wellbeing, as well as some fun events such as cooking, yoga and dance. This is part of the Luv2meetU service and will give you the opportunity to access an exciting range of national virtual events, giving you the chance to meet new people and make friends across the UK.

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Your Internet Explorer 11 browser is not supported by this site. Please upgrade to a recent browser for the best experience. We help our members to make new friends and develop relationships. We provide the support and structure to enable members to get the most out of social activities. This includes support with travel, socialising, reading, writing and counting money, if required. We run events every month, such as bowling, meals out, day trips, discos and workshops.

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Happily: The dating project for adults with learning disabilities

Let your friends, family and support workers know that having a relationship is important to you and ask for their support. You can also talk with your needs assessor. The more people you meet, the more likely you are to find someone special.

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